Ford’s Ranchero debuted in 1956, but long before its coupe utility body style graced the stage at the New York Auto Show, the company sold “utes” in Australia. The first Ford ute was designed during the depths of the… more»
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S-Code Hauler: 1968 Ford Ranchero GT
Having owned an El Camino back in the day, I can honestly say that having the combination of a car and a truck is fantastic. Right up to the point where you have a couple of kids. Ford beat… more»
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Rare Interceptor: 1958 Ford Ranchero
In 1957, Ford took a Ranch Wagon and removed the wagon roof. The result was a “coupe express” that combined car styling with a pickup truck’s utilitarian appeal. In fact, the 1957 Ranchero had a cargo capacity of 1,190… more»
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Falcon Pickup Project: 1961 Ford Ranchero
The Ford Ranchero began as a station wagon-based pickup in 1957. Then it had an identity crisis. From 1960 to 1965, it was a compact truck, and then from 1966 to 1979 it was a mid-size. The seller has… more»
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Fairlane With A Bed: 1968 Ford Ranchero
When Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957, it had a simple slogan: “More Than a Car! More Than a Truck!” Back then, pickups were mostly seen as work vehicles, not something you’d necessarily drive to church or take out… more»
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351 and a Manual: 1969 Ford Ranchero
The Ford Ranchero has the kind of shape that naturally attracts attention from enthusiasts, and this 1969 Ford Ranchero currently offered on eBay has a particularly appealing ingredient under the hood: a 351 V8. Better yet for drivers who… more»
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1 of 294: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire Project
The Ranchero Squire was the upscale version of Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe). It came with faux woodgrain paneling, a concept that was also applied to the full-size LTD wagon in 1970. Based on the Torino, the Ranchero was redesigned… more»
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Utility Coupe Project: 1957 Ford Ranchero
With the redesign of its cars in 1957, Ford introduced two new types of vehicles. One was the “Hideaway Hardtop,” which had the roof retracting into the trunk area. The other was the Ranchero, a “Utility Coupe” or “Ute”… more»
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Four-Speed Ute: 1963 Ford Ranchero
The Ranchero, Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe), went through three phases. From 1957 to 1959, it was a full-sized, wagon-based pickup. In 1960 to 1965, it was a compact truck (on the Falcon platform). And from 1966 to 1979, when… more»
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Two Owner Project: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Having featured a Chevrolet El Camino in an article earlier today, I felt it only fitting to give Ford a right of reply when I spotted this 1969 Ranchero. Unlike the El Camino, this isn’t a turnkey proposition. However,… more»
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Reasonable Camino Alternative? 1969 Ford Ranchero
“We are ‘THE KING OF AFFORDABLE CLASSICS’!” opines the listing for this 1969 Ford Ranchero. The listing also emphasizes “PRICE REDUCED!!!!” on this ute, which is finished in a rather memorable shade of… (you fill in the blank). Los… more»
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Marti Report 1 Of 13: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
Most of us have heard of Marti Reports in regard to Ford vehicles, but some of us may not know the story behind this company, including its founder, Kevin Marti. It’s interesting, and this rust-free 1979 Ford Ranchero 500… more»
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Crate 302: 1969 Ford Ranchero
I admit I never understood the appeal of classics like this 1969 Ford Ranchero until I bought an Australian Ford Falcon Ute as a daily driver and tow vehicle for my race car. I kept the Falcon long after… more»
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Original-Paint 1970 Ford Ranchero with 351 Cleveland
The Ranchero has always carried a certain charm—half car, half truck, and entirely its own category. This 1970 Ford Ranchero, listed here on craigslist, leans into that appeal with a combination of originality, solid bones, and recent mechanical attention… more»
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1-of-816: 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande
Vehicle manufacturers occasionally produce what I call well-kept secrets. These are vehicles that don’t sell in significant numbers because the company doesn’t promote them heavily. The 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande is a perfect example, as it barely rated… more»
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Cool Hot Rod Cruiser: 1962 Ford Ranchero
Is it a car? Is it a truck? Is it both? Well, yes, it’s both, but it’s a lightweight in terms of its truck tendencies. Still, 20,000 buyers lined up in 1962 and plunked down $2,300+ for Ford’s functional… more»
